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Bledsoe Creek State Park
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| Address: |
400 Zieglers Fort Road
Gallatin, Tennessee 37066
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(615) 452-3706
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No fees.
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Traveling south from Nashville on I-65, take Exit #95 to Vietnam Veterans Blvd. This will be Hwy. 386. Take Hwy. 386 to Hwy. 31-E North all the way into Gallatin, TN. Pick up Hwy. 25 East at the interesection of 31-E and 25 East. Travel approximately 7 miles to mile marker 20. Turn right onto Zieglers Fort Rd. Travel 1 1/2 miles to the park entrance.
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The park offers 2 boat launch ramps-one is located inside the park for registered campers only-one is located just outside the park on Ziegler's Fort Road for the general public.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/bledsoe/index.html
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Booker T. Washington State Park
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| Address: |
5801 Champion Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416
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(423) 894-4955
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Take I-24 or I-75 to Hwy. 153. From Hwy 153 go to Hwy. 58. Follow Hwy. 58 north to Champion Road on the left and follow the signs.
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Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Chickamauga, this park offers outstanding opportunities for fishing and boating. Boat launching ramps are conveniently located and boaters enjoy countless hours of skiing, fishing, or pleasure riding.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/bookert/index.html
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Harrison Bay State Park
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| Address: |
8411 Harrison Bay Road
Harrison, Tennessee 37341
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(423) 344-2272
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From Chattanooga: Take Exit 4 off I-75 onto State Route 153. Travel North on Hwy. 153 and at the sixth exit , Hwy. 58, turn north. Travel approximately 12 miles to Harrison Bay Road on the left. Follow the signs to the park entrance. The park entrance is approximately one mile on the left.
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All types of boats and water recreation vehicles are allowed at the park. A boat ramp is available to the general public and there is no fee. The park also has a marina that features 161 covered slips, 28 uncovered slips and four sailboat slips. Fuel is available at the dock. There is a pumping fee.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/harrison/index.html
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Edgar Evins State Park
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| Address: |
1630 Edgar Evins State Park Road
Silver Point, Tennessee 38582
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| Phone: |
(800) 250-8619
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| Fees: |
No fees.
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The park is located in DeKalb County, 20 miles north of Smithville, 20 miles west of Cookeville and 60 miles east of Nashville. It is easily accessible from I-40 at exit 268 at State Hwy. 96 and Center Hill Lake.
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The marina located at Edgar Evins State park is open year round. The facility includes 300 slips, 250 which are covered. A full service dock is available. Dock fees are determined by the size of the slip. Fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, house boats, deck boats, and bass boats may be rented at the marina.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/edgar/index.html
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Mousetail Landing State Park
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| Address: |
Route 3, Box 280B
Linden, Tennessee 37096
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| Phone: |
(901) 847-0841
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| Fees: |
No fees.
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| Directions: |
Take I-40 to Exit 126, south on Hwy 69 14 miles to Parson, TN. Travel East on Hwy 412 for 6 miles and cross the Tennessee River. Take a left on Hwy 438, travel 2.5 miles. The park entrance is on the left.
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There is a boat launch area at the park. This area provides boat access, courtesy pier, primitive camping and fishing from the banks of the Tennessee River. The boat launch area is located approximately 1/2 mile south of the main entrance of the park.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/mouse/index.html
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Tellico Reservoir
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| Address: |
338 Fort Loudon Rd.
Vonore, Tennessee 37885
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| Phone: |
(423) 884-2287
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From Knoxville, take I-75 to Highway 72 South (Loudon Exit). Drive 20 miles on 72 South to Highway 411. Stay on 411 North until it intersects Hwy. 360 South. Turn onto 360 South in downtown Vonore, TN. The park is located one mile further on the left.
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All types of boats are allowed on the lake. Two boat docks border the park and are available to the general public. One dock is located on the main park and the other at the Tellico Blockhouse. Skiing, fishing, and touring are vey popular boating activities in the area.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/loudoun/index.html
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Tims Ford State Park
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| Address: |
570 Tims Ford Drive
Winchester, Tennessee 37390
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(931) 962-1183
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No fees.
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From I-24, take exit 111 (Manchester) to Hwy 55. Go to Tullahoma (13 miles) by way of Hwy 55. Follow Tims Ford State Park signs to Hwy 130. Follow signs to the park (approximately 10 miles).
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The 10,700-acre Tims Ford Lake is one of the most picturesque in Tennessee and is regarded as one of the top bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/timsford/index.html
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Warrior's Path State Park
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| Address: |
PO Box 5026, Hemlock Road
Kingsport, Tennessee 37663
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| Phone: |
(423) 239-8531
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| Fees: |
NA
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From Interstate 81, take exit 59. Travel north on Route 36 and turn right on Hemlock Road and continue to the park entrance.
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Pleasure boating and water skiing are very popular on Patrick Henry Reservoir. Boats available for rental at the marina include paddle boats, canoes, pontoon boats and fishing boats. Two public use ramps are located at the park marina. A small ramp for camper use only is in the campground. Boat launching ramps are free of charge.
The marina has 54 uncovered slips available for rent. Also available at the marina is a service dock and fuel.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/warrior/index.html
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Rock Island State Park
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| Address: |
82 Beach Road
Rock Island, Tennessee 38581
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(931) 686-2471
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| Fees: |
No fees.
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From Nashville: Take I-40 E to Exit 239, Lebanon/Watertown, and take a right on Hwy 70 toward Watertown. Proceed for 33 miles until you reach the town of Smithville. Turn right on Hwy 56 and proceed for 10 miles and take a left on Hwy 287. Drive 10 miles on Hwy 287 and the park entrance will be on the left.
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Boating and fishing are very popular on Center Hill Lake as well as on Great Falls Lake. There is a free public launching ramp on Great Falls Lake.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/rockis/index.html
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Natchez Trace Resort State Park
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| Address: |
24845 Natchez Trace Road
Wildersville, Tennessee 38388
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(901) 968-3742
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| Fees: |
$2 daily lake permit
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Natchez Trace is located in Carroll, Henderson, and Benton counties in West Tennessee. It lies 35 miles east of Jackson off of Interstate 40 between Nashville and Memphis. Take Exit 116 off of I-40 to the parks main entrance.
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All types of boats and water recreation vehicles are allowed at Pin Oak Lake. There are two boat ramps available to the general public which accommodate up to a 25' boat.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/natchez/index.html
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Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
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| Address: |
1825 Pilot Knob Road
Eva, Tennessee 38333
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(901) 584-6356
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Take Exit 126 on Interstate 40 and go North on Hwy. 641 for 15 miles to Camden. Turn right on Highway 70 West at the traffic signal. Follow the signs to the park.
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Boating, skiing, and fishing are very popular activities on 200,000-acre Kentucky Lake. Commercial marinas and public boat docks are located nearby. Two boating accesses are available in the park and there is no fee required.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/forrest/index.html
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Norris Dam State Park
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| Address: |
125 Village Green Circle
Lake City, Tennessee 37769
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(865) 426-7461
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From I-75, take exit 128 and go 2.5 miles south on Hwy. 441 to the entrance of the park.
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Located on the shores of Norris Lake with 700 miles of shoreline, one of the most picturesque reservoirs in the TVA system, this park offers the ultimate in boating, watercraft riding, skiing and fishing fun.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/norris/index.html
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Panther Creek State Park
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| Address: |
2010 Panther Creek Park Rd.
Morristown, Tennessee 37814
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(423) 587-7046
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| Fees: |
No fees.
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From East on I-40 travel through Knoxville and take Exit 394 (Hwy. 11E North). This is about 35 miles from the park and Morristown.
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Panther Creek State Park, covering approximately 1,435 acres, is located on the shores of Cherokee Reservoir, an impoundment of the Holston River. Nearby commercial marinas provide boat launching and rental boats and motors, as well as a bait shop that supplies fishing and picnicking needs.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/panther/index.html
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Paris Landing State Park
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| Address: |
16055 Highway 79-N
Buchanan, Tennessee 38222
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(901) 644-7359
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| Fees: |
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18 miles east of Paris, TN on US Highway 79 or 45 miles West of Clarksville, TN on US Highway 79
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The Marina Store sells fishing licenses, bait, tackle, ice, and grocery items. A new service dock with fuel and supplies is also available, as is a FREE launch ramp with plenty of parking. Two-hundred and twenty-five covered and uncovered slips are located at the marina along with transit dockage. Please check with the marina office for annual or monthly slip rates and availability.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/paris/index.html
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Pickwick Landing State Park
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| Address: |
Park Road
Pickwick Dam, Tennessee 38365
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(901) 689-3129
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| Directions: |
From I-40: Take State Route 22 South (Lexington Exit) through Shiloh National Park; then follow State Route 142 South to State Route 57 East. State Route 57 will take you to the Park.
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All types of boating is allowed at Pickwick Landing. There are three boat ramps in the park, all of which are available free of charge. During summer pool, boats of up to 60 feet can be launched.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/pickwick/index.html
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Long Hunter State Park
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| Address: |
2910 Hobson Pike
Hermitage, Tennessee 37076
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(615) 885-2422
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| Directions: |
From Nashville, take I-40 East to the Mt. Juliet, exit # 226-A and go south 8 miles to the park entrance. An alternative route to take I-24 East to Old Hickory Boulevard. Go North on SR171 for 8 miles to the park entrance.
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Pleasure boating and water-skiing are popular on the 14,000-acre J. Percy Priest Lake. Long Hunter offers two launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake, one at Bryant Grove and one at Couchville.
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Web:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/longhunt/index.html
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inclusion of a riding area is not an endorsement of or recommendation
for a particular riding area and exclusion of a riding area is not a
criticism of that area. The information is provided as a general guide
and is current as of March 2001, but may change. Please contact the
riding area for current information. |
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